How to separate Gold from black sand easily and get all the gold out

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector
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Published 2019-09-04
How to process black sand concentrates is a big deal and it frustrates many new prospectors and old ones as well. The goal is to get a clean gold placer that can be sold or melted down into a bar. Historic methods were toxic, but there are better alternatives now. Carefully selected magnets, used a little at a time, with weak magnets first and then stronger can do a great job of cleaning up your gold concentrates.
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All Comments (21)
  • @jimmymendes4481
    in Philippines we are using magnet since 1980 but we wrapped it cellophane so that we can clean the magnet easy
  • @tiff1728
    Me and my mom watched you for the first time and I just have to say, Thank you ! This video is so informative. We are now going to binge watch the rest of your videos !
  • @DaleDuffy
    Absolutely best prospecting videos on the interweb. The XL ORX arrived today, will be putting it to work in the Bradshaw mountains this weekend with much of the learned advice I've received here.....thanks Chris...!
  • @lestersnoderly1579
    Just realized a very important aspect that I didn’t realize or understand. Using your fingers to aid in separating black sand from the gold as well as the different strengths of the magnets and how to use them. That is amazing. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
  • @phrosttee7805
    Really useful video. You answered so many questions I had in the past thank you
  • @erikboucher8494
    The notion of using 3 magnets with different strengths, and starting with the weakest one is brilliant. I really appreciate learning about all the different possible components of black sand since I thought it was just magnetite. Here in Maine the red garnets are the bane of my existence and more prevalent than the black sands.
  • @Simpilot757
    I am going metal detecting tomorrow in the mountains in northeast Colorado. I talked with a guy at the Forest Service today and he said it was OK to go and detect in the forest, just watch out for any claims (that should be posted). New to your channel but have already learned by watching a couple of your videos! Thanks
  • @rockman8358
    I use windex to reduce surface tension. Works great and is easy to use. Just a tiny amount is all that's needed.
  • @th8298
    Thank you. I keep running into that problem and you helped me Big time.
  • @Oscar-tu5us
    #1 on youtube! Everyone else dose not take the time to explain in mass details Only pro i am following Thanks man
  • @washingtonbeachmining7736
    Well Chris, i wish you luck with the blue bowl. Make sure to pan "your way" when the done with the cons. Looking forward to the next video!
  • @richieboy67
    I have learned soooo much from your videos. Thank you keep up the good work
  • @aiouuniversity1869
    Such a helpful and informative video .keep making more informative videos about gold.Thanks a lot
  • @vinceward
    It's easy to clean up the magnets if you put them in a baggie - the magnet comes out of the baggie clean and the sand drops off. Great idea, using the weaker magnets first - my big rare earth magnet pulls everything up all at once.